Maass Media: Dan Runte 25th Anniversary Photo Gallery

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2014 was Dan Runte’s 25th anniversary with the Bigfoot team and Danny Maass was lucky enough to be at almost every show Dan ran this year. Since the “Best of 2014” Year End Photo Gallery went over so well, here are the 25 best shots of Dan Runte’s 25th anniversary tour! Congrats Dan!
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Maass Media: Best of 2014 Photo Gallery

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TMB Photographer Danny Maass presents his “Best of 2014” Photo Gallery, featuring a selection of his favorite shots taken throughout another great year of monster trucks.
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Monster Photos: Monster Truck Show – Mansfield, OH 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Show
Venue: Richland County Fair
Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Date: August 3rd, 2014
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Truck Lineup

Avenger (Jim Koehler), Brutus (Brad Allen), Monster Medic (Rich Blackburne), Rammunition (Mat Dishman) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Thowdown – Bowling Green, OH 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Throwdown
Venue: Wood County Fair
Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
Date: August 2nd, 2014
Photographer: Paul M. Harry

Truck Lineup

Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Megabite (Brad Allen), Over Bored (Jamey Garner), Reckless Drivin (Jeremy Hosman), Samson (Allison Patrick) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Clash of the Titans – Butler, OH 2014

Event Information

Event: Clash of the Titans
Venue: Clear Fork Ski Resort
Location: Butler, Ohio
Date: June 20th-22nd, 2014
Photographer: Paul M. Harry [Read more…]

Monster Photos: IMTM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion – Auburn, IN 2014

Event: 4th Annual International Monster Truck Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion
Venue: International Monster Truck Museum @ The American Heritage Village
Location: Auburn, Indiana
Date: November 1st, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Hall of Fame Class of 2014: Diehl Wilson (Virginia Giant), Jon Breen (Mad Dog II, Stomper Bully), Michael Vaters (Black Stallion), Andy Brass (BIGFOOT), Kirk Dabney (Blue Thunder, Giant) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Bigfoot Open House Spooktacular – Granite City, IL 2014

Event Information

Event: Bigfoot Open House Spooktacular
Venue: Tri-City Speedway
Location: Granite City, Illinois
Date: October 11th, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Bigfoot #1 (Bob Chandler), Bigfoot #5 (Rick Long), Firestone Bigfoot #19 (Larry Swim), Odyssey Battery Bigfoot #11 (Kevin Koszala), Summit Bigfoot #18 (Dan Runte), Vi-Cor Bigfoot #14 (Josh Gibson), Vi-Cor Bigfoot #15 (Darron Schnell) [Read more…]

The Allen Report: IMTM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion 2014

(Coverage By Christopher Allen, Photos By Jim Allen)

Weekend Recap

This time on “The Allen Report”, we once again make our way to the Kruse Automotive and Carriage Museum in Auburn, Indiana, for the 4th Annual International Monster Truck Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reunion. Hundreds of people came from places like New York, Texas, Arizona and many places in between to watch the following five monster truck legends have their careers come full circle by entering the Hall of Fame:

– Diehl Wilson – Owner and driver of the beautiful and competitive Virginia Giant monster trucks
– Jon Breen – Owner and driver of the unique and innovative Mad Dog monsters
– Michael Vaters – Owner and driver of the envelope pushing Black Stallion monsters
– Andy Brass – One of the most hard charging and fearless team Bigfoot drivers of all time
– Kirk Dabney – Owner and Driver of numerous monster trucks from the Blue Thunder monster car to the Monster Truck speed record setting Extreme Overkill

Along with the inductees, the following legendary monster trucks were on display for one and all to observe:

– Hall of Famer Jeff Dane’s King Kong I
– Hall of Famer Allen Pezo’s Predator I
– Alan Tura’s Goliath
– Andy Hoffman’s Nitecrawler tank, formerly Bear Foot Trax of previous HOF inductee Fred Shafer
– IMTM President Jeff Cook’s old school style Shotgun Harry
– John Nowacki’s old school style Mud Monster I
– Eric Howe’s old school style High Horse bronco

The day began on the north side of the museum, where the inductees held the annual Monster Truck History Discussion, answering questions and sharing stories about the good ol’ days. IMTM board member and first ever inductee Bob Chandler of Bigfoot started what could be a new tradition in this annual meeting by asking the inductees the first question. Inductees and attendees alike enjoyed hearing about the sport’s history so much that the discussion ran longer that scheduled.

As the sun set on the clear, chilly northeastern Indiana day, the hour was at hand. A delicious hearty meal was served as historic monster truck footage, most of which one would be hard pressed to find anywhere else, was shown on projection screens.

The inductees were clearly humbled to receive this honor. This was especially the case with both Vaters and Dabney as they made plans to say thanks to the Hall of Fame by rebuilding their respective monster projects for display in the future. And as each inductee’s interview with TheMonsterBlog.com’s Ross Bonar ended, the audience’s applause for the new Hall of Famers were long and loud.

Finally, for the third year in a row, an auction was held to benefit the International Monster Truck Museum to end the night. And in very single bidding case, the drama was intense. We strongly encourage anyone who loves monster trucks and the sport’s history to make next year’s event a can’t-miss.

While Jim and Christopher were enjoying the 4th Annual Monster Truck Hall of Fame, guest reporter Carol Allen attended the Arizona State Fair where ProForce Productions held their inaugural event. President Jamie McNutt brought the always popular Jimmy Creten and Bounty Hunter Yellow, Dawn Creten in Iron Outlaw and the “Flying Spaniard” himself, Tony Canedo driving Play N’ 4 Keeps. The popularity of the monster trucks was evident as the bleachers were packed to capacity for all six shows. The weekend culminated in a backflip by Jim Creten in Iron Outlaw. Announcer Lloyd Massey’s efforts to get the crowd involved was made easier by the enthusiastic support monster truck fans gave the drivers. Dawn Creten and Tony Canedo entertained the monster truck loving crowd with wheelies, some donuts and by jumping various obstacles.

Also, an act new to the Arizona State Fair, the Globe of Death appeared, with the daredevil motorcycle riders amazing the crowd with their gravity defying stunts followed by some very nervy tuff truck competitors. Carol would like to personally thank Loren Saubel, Jamie McNutt and Phil Vicinanza for their kindness and support.

That’s a wrap for us at “The Allen Report” for the year 2014 as we intend to enjoy the first quarter of 2015 simply as fans. But don’t worry monster truck nation, it won’t be long before you hear from us again. So, thank you for reading, a special thanks to the IMTM for hosting this great event once more, enjoy the photos and cheer on!

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Monster Photos: Monster Truck Show – Washington, MO 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Show
Venue: Washington County Fairgrounds
Location: Washington, Missouri
Date: August 7th, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Monster Medic (Rich Blackburne), Rammunition (Mat Dishman), Smashosaurus (Dale Gerding), Tail Gator (Doug Noelke), Twisted Addiction (Timothy Jones), Wicked Sickness (Mark Andrew) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Show – Farmington, MO 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Show
Venue: St. Francois County Raceway
Location: Farmington, Missouri
Date: August 1st, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Ballistic (Mac Plecker), Midnight Rider (Tom Herzog), Nite Stalker (Dalton Van Skyhawk), Wicked Sickness (Mark Andrew) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Show – Troy, MO 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Show
Venue: Lincoln County Fair
Location: Troy, Missouri
Date: July 12th, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Equalizer (Mike Hawkins), Monster Medic (Rich Blackburne), Red Solo Truck (Joseph Yatsko), River Rat (Steven Snellen) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Throwdown – Lacon, IL 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Throwdown
Venue: Marshall County Sand Trap
Location: Lacon, Illinois
Date: July 26th-27th, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Avenger (Jim Koehler), Barbarian (Devin Jones), Crushstation (Greg Winchenbach), Ice Cream Man (Jimmy Walker), Over Bored (Jamey Garner), War Wagon (Andy Hoffman), Wrecking Crew (Steve Koehler), Xtermigator (JR McNeal) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Monster Truck Throwdown – Paris, IL 2014

Event Information

Event: Monster Truck Throwdown
Venue: Edgar County Fairgrounds
Location: Paris, Illinois
Date: July 23rd, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Barbarian (Devin Jones), Bounty Hunter (Trent Montgomery), Crushstation (Greg Winchenbach), Iron Outlaw (Nate Kirchner), Over Bored (Jamey Garner), Xtermigator (JR McNeal) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Nutty Jerry’s Monster Mania – Winnie, TX 2014

Event Information

Event: Nutty Jerry’s Monster Mania
Venue: Nutty Jerry’s Outdoor Arena
Location: Winnie, Texas
Date: October 12th, 2014
Photographer: Matthew Ison

Truck Lineup

Avenger (Jim Koehler), Brutus (Brad Allen), Heavy Hitter (Derick Anson), Ice Cream Man (Jimmy Walker), River Rat (Steven Snellen), Xtermigator (Roy Pridgeon) [Read more…]

Monster Photos: Toughest Monster Truck Tour – West Plains, MO 2014

Event Information

Event: Toughest Monster Truck Tour
Venue: Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
Location: West Plains, Missouri
Date: August 15th-16th, 2014
Photographer: Danny Maass

Truck Lineup

Barbarian – Devin Jones, Heavy Hitter – Derick Anson, River Rat – Steven Snellen, Summit Bigfoot #18 – Dan Runte, Tail Gator – Doug Noelke, Wild Thang – Doug Charles [Read more…]